At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the strategy for automotive aftersales products across Europe and drive category performance.
- Company: Join a dynamic international tech and e-commerce business in the automotive sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £50,000 plus bonus, with potential for long-term opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting role with potential for career growth in a fast-evolving industry.
- Why this job: Shape the future of automotive products and make a real impact in a growing market.
- Qualifications: Experience in automotive aftermarket and strong analytical skills required.
Join a growing international technology and e-commerce business taking its automotive aftermarket proposition across multiple European markets.
We are looking for a European Category Manager to take commercial ownership of an automotive aftersales product category. You will shape the range, identify new opportunities, support go-to-market activity and use sales and market data to drive category performance across different European regions and online channels.
The role:
- Own the category: Develop the European category strategy, manage the product lifecycle and make informed decisions around product selection, range optimisation, launches and market expansion.
- Know the automotive aftermarket: Act as the product SME across automotive parts/aftersales products, owning accurate specifications, fitment and product data across the range.
- Drive commercial performance: Analyse sales, margin and market trends, working closely with Pricing, Sales and Marketing on promotions, merchandising and go-to-market strategy.
What we're looking for:
- This role needs someone with genuine automotive aftermarket/product knowledge. You'll understand automotive parts, product ranges and ideally how those products are categorised, positioned and sold through e-commerce or marketplace channels.
- You'll be commercially minded and comfortable using data to make decisions around product assortment, pricing, sales performance and new market opportunities.
- The business is also introducing AI-assisted product listing/content tools, so you'll use your automotive product expertise to guide and validate AI-generated product information rather than needing to be an AI specialist.
Salary: £50,000 bonus
Contract: 12-month FTC
Reports to: Head of Category Management
Direct reports: None
Key measures: Sales growth, gross margin, promotional effectiveness, successful product launches and product-range optimisation.
Potential beyond the FTC: There may be scope for longer-term opportunities as the function evolves, but this shouldn't be positioned as guaranteed.
European Category Manager Automotive aftersales products in Normanton employer: Daniel James Resourcing Ltd
Join a dynamic and innovative international technology and e-commerce company that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. With competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and ample opportunities for professional growth, this role as a European Category Manager in the automotive aftersales sector offers a rewarding career path in a thriving market. Located in a vibrant European city, you'll benefit from a diverse team and the chance to make a significant impact on the company's expansion across multiple markets.
Contact Details:
Daniel James Resourcing Ltd Recruitment Team
